China censors Hong Kong internet, US tech giants resist


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Certain political views, slogans and signs became illegal in Hong Kong overnight with the passage of China's new national security law for the city ISAAC LAWRENCE AFP 4 min Hong Kong (AFP) China has unveiled new powers to censor Hong Kong's internet and access user data using its feared national security law -- but US tech giants have put up some resistance citing rights concerns. The online censorship plans were contained in a 116-page government document released on Monday night that also revealed expanded powers for police, allowing warrantless raids and surveillance for some national security investigations. China imposed the...